Highlights from Marilyn Monroe exhibit in Hollywood

Marilyn Monroe: An Intimate Look at the Legend opens today at the Hollywood Museum and runs through Sept. 2.

On display is work by photographer George Barris, photos from her childhood, early modeling days and life as a star as well as famous wardrobe pieces, private documents and personal effects, such as cosmetics. There is much to see … here are just a few pix from the show.

The show documents every chapter of MM's life.

The famous calendar shoot by Tom Kelley

Clothes from the movies and her personal wardrobe are on display.

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Love the casual green dress

This is the dress MM wore when singing to the U.S. troops in Korea, 1954.

A French poster for “Some Like It Hot”

Marilyn was stunning in black and white as well as color shots.

Some of MM's makeup; her on-set makeup chair is also on display.

Photographer George Barris attended the event on Wednesday. There was cake and champagne to celebrate his 90th birthday on June 14.

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